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Belgium Implements New Franchise Disclosure Law
The tide of franchising regulation continued to sweep across Europe as Belgium brought its new franchise disclosure law into effect.
After several years of contemplating a wide variety of proposals ' some bordering upon the bizarre ' the Belgian Parliament decided to follow the lead of France and Spain by requiring franchisors to make formal pre-contractual disclosure to their potential franchisees 1 month before entering into the franchise agreement. The new franchise law came into force on Oct. 18, with retrospective effect from Sept. 1, 2005.
New York's Latest Cybersecurity Commitment
On Aug. 9, 2023, Gov. Kathy Hochul introduced New York's inaugural comprehensive cybersecurity strategy. In sum, the plan aims to update government networks, bolster county-level digital defenses, and regulate critical infrastructure.
Law Firms are Reducing Redundant Real Estate by Bringing Support Services Back to the Office
A trend analysis of the benefits and challenges of bringing back administrative, word processing and billing services to law offices.
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Summary Judgment Denied Defendant in Declaratory Action by Producer of To Kill a Mockingbird Broadway Play Seeking Amateur Theatrical Rights
How AI Has Affected PR
When we consider how the use of AI affects legal PR and communications, we have to look at it as an industrywide global phenomenon. A recent online conference provided an overview of the latest AI trends in public relations, and specifically, the impact of AI on communications. Here are some of the key points and takeaways from several of the speakers, who provided current best practices, tips, concerns and case studies.